Montrose vs Queen of South: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Montrose prepare to host Queen of the South on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this SCOTLAND: Division 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Montrose, currently 6th in the standings with 29 points from 24 games, trail the leaders by 18 points. They've earned 16 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 12 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Queen of the South, sitting 3rd with 39 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 15 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 12 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Montrose and Queen of the South have favored Queen of the South, with Queen of the South claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Overall, Queen of the South have asserted clear dominance in this fixture over recent seasons.

In their previous league match against Cove Rangers, Montrose recorded a 1-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-1-2-1-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Sharp, Steeves, Towler, Quinn, Glasgow, Freeman, Lyons, Brown, Sandilands, Webster, Sutherland . The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Queen of the South's last outing came against Alloa Athletic, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Stewart, Charters, Hannah, Douglas, Hewitt, Luissint, Dickenson, Smith, Lyon, Kennedy, Guthrie . The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Looking ahead, Montrose are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Montrose and Queen of the South are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Montrose's fixtures have averaged 3.5 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Queen of the South's games average 3.5 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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